After you have been paddling a kayak for awhile, the name Carlise will become familiar to you. Particularly when it comes to discussions about paddles. They are one of the most popular paddle manufacturers in the United States. Carlise paddles and oars are known for both their quality and their value, each of their paddles represents this.

The RS Magic is a popular choice for leisure weekend paddlers. The RS Magic features asymmetrical blades, a two-piece fiberglass shaft and is available in 210, 220, 230 cm lengths. The asymmetrical blades allow for an easy, powerful stroke, and the fiberglass shaft has a simple, snap-lock design. The shaft can be set inline or at 60 degrees, punched for right or left handed paddlers so that the paddle can be used in a feathered position or inline no matter what hand you use for control. The RS Magic also comes in a women and childrens model, the RS Magic 2. the RS Magic 2 features shorter shaft options and smaller shaft diameter to allow smaller paddlers to maintain power and control.

I decided to review the RS Magic because I wanted a paddle that I could use for both leisure paddling, as well as some longer distances over a weekend. After speaking with the Carlise representative and looking at their many models, we settled on the RS Magic model 230cm in length. Carlise has other models that have more blade surface area, which would be ok for me, but possibly taxing to use for any length of time. This paddle has become my paddle of choice every time I get into my flat water kayak.I'd recommend the Carlise brand of paddles to anyone looking for a top quality long service paddle.

For more information visit the Carlise web site at www.carlislepaddles.com

By: Ron England